Stories from the Crusades (Yesterday's Classics) [Large Print]

by Janet Harvey Kelman

Book Overview

Brings the Crusades to life through stories of its most famous participants. Relates how Peter the Hermit, with the Pope's blessing, gathers men to his side and leads the first crusade, resulting in the capture of Jerusalem and installation of Godfrey as defender of the holy sepulchre. After the Muslims recapture Jerusalem, three great kings of Europe vow to regain the Holy City: King Richard the Lionhearted of England, King Philip of France, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599150549
• ISBN13: 9781599150543
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Yesterday's Classics
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"